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Newspaper
Creston Weekly Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1925
Page
9
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The Normal Training club of Afton high sponsors a laboratory period on handwork at the high school on December 5 at 9 am led by Eva Lewers of Graceland college Lamoni. Teachers in the county are invited. Wanda Mielke, in commercial course, typed 34 words per minute for 15 minutes, averaging 170 strokes per minute totaling 2 550 strokes. American Education Week November 16 21 drew 120 visitors to grades and high school with exhibits in the south building and continued attendance on other days.
The Parent Teachers Association will meet December 7. The program is not set yet but will be open. The strong interest shown during National Education Week suggests an enthusiastic gathering with parents and outsiders expected to attend.
The second six weeks exams were held last week and Thanksgiving break caused two days off. Rev Rue Burnell led devotional exercises and spoke on Desire to Study. Zion girls beat Macksburg 22 7 with Miss Clark scoring 20 of Zion’s 22. Zion boys lost 38 9 to Macksburg.
Waterloo, Iowa, sits in the corn belt shaping a strong economy. The city accounts for one fifth of US farm type stationary engines, is a top cream separator producer, and leads in concrete mixers. Dairy cattle shows, livestock sales, and Belgian horse events highlight a diverse agricultural profile alongside meat packing, rail equipment, and hotel park facilities.
Five bandits escaped with diamonds valued between 20000 and 25000 after forcing proprietor H. B. Stein to open the safe in the Stein jewelry shop in downtown Toledo. Stein was struck on the head during the robbery.
The Ladies of the AM. O. entertained with a card party and dance on Wednesday at the Odd Fellows hall. High scores went to Mrs C A Matthews Mrs Doris Ponton Neal McIntyre and Will Staples. low scores to Mr Koppe and George LeBaron. The evening ended with dancing and orchestra music.
A Thursday evening dance at the Elks Club drew fifteen couples and their guests to a social event hosted by the club's members.
The Surpryze club of Lincoln school girls were entertained Wednesday evening by Bladen Shively at the Strand theater. Before the show the girls held a Thanksgiving offering and donated a planner to a family chosen by Miss Matto Guthrie, Creston school nurse.
Ninety couples attended the Candy dance on Thanksgiving evening at the M W A hall on North Pine street. Orchestra music provided entertainment and dancing continued from 9 until 12 o'clock.
Mr and Mrs Ford Levy entertained the Little Club at seven oclock Wednesday evening at Lowana Hotel. After dinner the group spent the rest of the evening playing bridge.
Washington November 27. An alteration of northwestern railroad rate schedules that would raise grain shipping rates from the Dakotas Minnesota and Montana to Chicago and other marketing centers was halted today by the Interstate Commerce Commission delaying the proposed increase.
Berlin Nov 27 the reichstag ratified the security pact and arbitration treaties from the Locarno conference and approved Germany's entry into the league of nations in a 200 to 174 vote.
Des Moines notices report the death of Jacoh K. Gilcrest at 93 after 10 days of illness. Also listed is George S. H. Good of near Collins filing a voluntary bankruptcy petition with liabilities of 41813.76 and assets of 4547, with 3244 exempt. The Commercial Cartridge company of Burlington received a state charter for 25000 capital, with Albert J. Miller as president.
In Dubuque Iowa on November 27 the Clarence Olson jail delivery murder case will be submitted to the jury shortly after 3 p.m. In Burlington Iowa on November 27 Bunker Ryan accused gambler goes on trial in district court with jurors chosen at 11 40 a.m. and testimony to start this afternoon. Ryan's lawyer admits the assault but says it aimed to humiliate Tracy Garrett Hawkeye managing editor and postmaster at Burlington.
Ralph Hayes of Lenox spent Thanksgiving time in Creston visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gibbons of Waterloo visited Creston to be with Mr. Gibbons’ mother Mrs. Dan Gibbons at 311 North Maple Street.
A stream of visitors arrived in Creston for short visits and travel plans. HH C Cox from Oskaloosa, Robert Adams from Atlantic, and Edwin Keith from the University of Colorado joined locals for holiday time. Mrs Blazek returns home after hospital treatment, while James Conway and Miss Margaret Tramp plan weekend stays with Creston families.
Nelle M Ryan appointed administratrix by the District Court in Union County Iowa for the estate of Mary E Ryan deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the Clerk within the legal time and any debts should be paid to the administratrix promptly. Dated Creston Iowa November 12 1925 and published November 23 20 27
Executor of John C. Robertson estate sells by public vendue the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the West half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 26 Township 72 Range 30 West Fifth P M Union County Iowa. Sale at Creston courthouse December 12 1925 at 10 a m. Ten percent deposit required with contract. balance on execution of deed. purchaser bears merchantable title risk. right to reject any bids.
Special execution posts sale of described Union County real estate to satisfy Valley Savings Bank judgment. O Cohen and others named as owners are liable. Auction at Creston Court House door at 1 p.m. December 17 1925. Amount due 2041.02.
A sheriff sale is scheduled in Union County Iowa to satisfy a court order. Bertha Boone property to be sold at Creston Court House on November 28 1925 at 1 PM. One 1924 Stay Sedan engine 141363 license 89 2749 is the levied property for Iowa Guarantee and Mortgage Company amounting to 517.91 plus costs. Dated November 18 1925. N P Collings Sheriff. Publication dates November 15 and 26.
Miss Bessie Abell Miss Viola Carson L E Kivett and Mr and Mrs A B E Isenhour spent Thursday evening in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Leo Kelly arrived home Thursday evening from Lincoln after attending the Nebraska Notre Dame football game.
Lima Ohio testimonial from Mrs Hinen Thurston about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound easing severe inflammation and backache. She cites weeks of pain, inability to straighten, and fear of surgery, claiming the remedy saved her life and continues to take it.
A vintage advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a cure for grouchiness caused by stomach liver and intestinal troubles. It claims to remove mucus from the intestinal tract reduce inflammation and alleviate issues including appendicitis. Available at all druggists.
An advertisement touts Allenra Special Formula No. 2 capsules as a cure for neuritis and sciatica pains. It promises rapid relief within 24 hours and asserts the product helps rheumatoid arthritis and nerve pains without hope of lasting benefits from alternatives. The ad names Newcomb & Matthews as suppliers.
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